ZIP Code 78219

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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas

Population
15,225

427/sq mi

Median income
$52,094

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$162,000

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.6%

Median age 33.2

Land area
35.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 78219 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 15,225. The median household income is $52,094, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $162,000, 42% below the US average. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78219 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.6 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 15,225 residents, producing a population density of 427 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78219 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78219 sits at $52,094 (31% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,912. The poverty rate stands at 22.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $162,000 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,213 per month, and 53.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78219 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78219 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 78219

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78219.

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What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78219, San Antonio, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,225

Population

35.6

Area (sq mi)

427

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78219?

33.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

18.9%

Foreign-Born

White 25.0%
African American 24.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$52,094

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$22,912

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,782

Total Housing Units

6,033

Occupied Units

749

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.9%
Renter 46.1%

$162,000

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,213

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 627 business establishments in ZIP 78219, employing approximately 20,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,282,287,000.

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Businesses

20,054

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 134 21.4%
Transportation and warehousing 84 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 65 10.4%
Construction 61 9.7%
Manufacturing 56 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 52 8.3%
Retail trade 44 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 35 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.0%
Information 4 0.6%
Finance and insurance 4 0.6%
Educational services 4 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 78219 vs 78220 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78220 San Antonio, TX 15,965 1.8 mi
78218 San Antonio, TX 31,917 3.5 mi
78244 San Antonio, TX 30,757 3.1 mi
78234 Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 7,126 3.4 mi
78208 San Antonio, TX 3,736 4.3 mi
78222 San Antonio, TX 19,408 5.3 mi
78202 San Antonio, TX 11,691 4.5 mi
78215 San Antonio, TX 1,150 5.6 mi
78203 San Antonio, TX 6,099 4.7 mi
78239 San Antonio, TX 28,736 5.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78219 in?
ZIP code 78219 (San Antonio) is located in Bexar County, Texas. Bexar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bexar-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78219?
ZIP code 78219 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 15,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78219?
The median household income in ZIP 78219 is $52,094, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78219?
The median home value in ZIP 78219 is $162,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78219?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78219 is Two or More Ethnicities at 37.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 57.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78219?
ZIP code 78219 has 627 business establishments employing approximately 20,054 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78219?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78219 are: Wholesale trade (134), Transportation and warehousing (84), Accommodation and food services (65). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78219?
In ZIP code 78219, 45.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78219?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78219 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78219?
In ZIP code 78219, approximately 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78219?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78219 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for San Antonio, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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